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UK plans Digital Age Verification for Pubgoers in 2025

2024-12-22 Ian Fleming

New Zealand releases Biometrics Code for public consultation

2024-12-18 Per Henrikson

Congress Pushes to Combat AI Deepfakes in Year-End Funding Deal

2024-12-18 Per Henrikson

Istanbul mandates facial recognition cameras for liquor stores

2024-12-17 Ian Fleming

In Istanbul, businesses selling alcohol and cigarettes are now required to install facial recognition camera systems. Footage must be stored for at least one month, and establishments failing to comply will face penalties.

Delhi denies digital ID for booze with ID cards mandatory

2024-12-17 Ian Fleming

The directive comes in response to violations detected during routine inspections by the excise department, which found instances of underage drinking at various establishments.

12 US States Now With Teens' Social Media Regulation

2024-12-12 Per Henrikson

12 states have passed legislation to require parental consent for teen social media access, transforming how millions of young Americans use Instagram and TikTok.

UK ministers preparing to change the law on digital ID being accepted to confirm customers are over the minimum age

2024-12-09 Per Henrikson

UK ministers are preparing to change the law on digital ID being accepted to confirm customers are over the minimum age to buy alcohol. A

Argentina mandates biometric age checks and ID verification for gambling

2024-12-06 Per Henrikson

The emphasis on IDV in Argentina mirrors global trends, with regulators turning to biometric and digital identity solutions.

Papua New Guinea to ban social media for youth, require age verification for adults

2024-12-03 Per Henrikson

The ambiguity around which platforms could be covered by the law suggests PNG is having the same conversations as Australia about sites like YouTube.

European Commission Sets Standards for Cross-Border Digital Identity Wallets

2024-12-01 Per Henrikson

The European Commission has taken a significant step forward by adopting technical standards for cross-border European Digital Identity Wallets. The move aims to establish a unified digital identity system across the EU, ensuring interoperability, security, and privacy in the use of digital identity wallets. The initiative aligns with the broader goals of the European Digital Identity Regulation,

Ofcom warns social media platforms to use stricter age verification or face penalties

2024-11-30 Per Henrikson

The UK media regulator, Ofcom, has issued a stern warning to social media companies, emphasising the need for robust age verification measures to preven...

EC Adopts Technical Standards for EU Digital Identity Wallets

2024-11-30 Per Henrikson

The European Commission (EC) has adopted technical standards for cross-border European Digital Identity Wallets in the EU.